“Well, can’t we just create a different layout for every device? That would be the best from a design perspective.”

You work at a company that builds applications for tablet computers. You and some of your employees are trying to figure out how to deal with all of the different sizes and shapes of tablets. You suggest designing separate versions for each one.

Well, can’t we just create a different layout for every device? That would be the best from a design perspective.

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You can think about an idea in many ways. You can think about how much it costs, or how long it takes, or how beautiful it is. When you talk about an idea and want to explain how you're thinking about it, you use "from a ___ perspective" at the beginning or end of your sentence:

It makes sense from a business perspective, but for consumers it's not very easy to use.

People use "Well," at the beginning of a sentence when answering a question. It shows that you're thinking about your answer.

There are other reasons for using "well". You can use it when you're unsure of what you're going to say. You make the word longer and pause before your next word when you're not sure. When you are sure but just want to show that you're thinking about your answer, say "well" quickly and then continue with your answer directly.